Now I wouldn't expect anything to happen very fast, getting the list of names is just the first step, but as Ben has indicated, plans are now afoot on figuring out how to translate that interest into making the extra Titan issue a reality. Ben seemed very positive and determined to make this happen when I talked to him, and had some exciting thoughts on sharing the development process for this extra issue too. Until Eaglemoss finalise their plans for the next stage, please continue to try and seek out more fans of the Titan to sign the petition, I am sure a proportion of the names on there will not follow through with pre-ordering when the time comes, so the bigger the buffer the better, to make sure this happens!

Meanwhile, regular issues continue apace as ever! The latest to get their official solicitations are issues sixty-one and sixty-two, the Norway class, and Voth Research Vessel. These are due out in the UK first, this December, while other markets will follow behind as usual.

Back with Ben on Twitter, here's the first images of the Klingon D7 model, which will be coming as issue sixty-seven, early next year.

And the latest dedication plaque, this one for the original USS Enterprise.

Aside from the extra issues and dedication plaques, Ben also seems to be working on something else Star Trek, entirely separate from the collection, so presumably another series due to launch some time. So far he has avoided the slightest hint of saying what it is, other than it being something he would like to own himself, and that will apparently make us Star Trek fans very happy - Can't wait to see what it is!

Ben also provided an update on the status of the collection, which is still awaiting some number crunching on whether it might continue beyond the currently planned ninety issues. In doing so he did mention there will now be at least seven specials, which means there is still one yet to be announced (fingers crossed for Earth Spacedock!)

Meanwhile, the fifth special issue, the USS Kelvin, is due out very soon. Here's the preview UK subscribers got via email:

And of course Ben shared a few more images of this lovely model too:

And a lovely new rendering as well:

But possibly the most exciting thing Ben has ever shared is this artwork for the wonderful USS Kelvin salt and pepper shaker. I always wondered how the pepper component worked! I cannot fathom how this hasn't been made into something we can all buy and use already!

Sadly, the regular issues do not "continue apace." Setting aside the fact that Eaglemoss is YEARS late on some of the special issues for NA subscribers, they're also way behind on getting out the September issues (which are already 3 weeks late) AND not responding to email.

Oddly enough, the announced price increase from issue 56 onwards in the UK, Ireland, Malta and Australia didn't happen. At least not yet. I'm curious to know if anyone in any other Eaglemoss markets has also been informed of any rise in the cover price.

Well, yeah: the D7 is basically just a K'Tinga without any of the little details. It's probably the least noticeable "upgrade" any Star Trek ship has ever gotten, unless you count different models of the same ship (IE the 4' Ent-D versus the 6' Ent-D).

Their customer service is shockingly bad. I've had multiple issues with missing ships or late ships and if you manage to get through on the phone. I would normally call them after work, around 6pm but their latest stunt is that calling them at this times plays a recorded message that states they are closed, and that their opening hours are 9am to 8pm. Um, last time I checked 6pm is two hours earlier than 8pm.I'm sick of them at this stage. Seriously considering cancelling my subscription. Looking at the list of upcoming ships there's nothing really left that I want anyway. I would much rather of had things like the Titan in the first place instead of wasting the specials on those God awful ugly Abrams nuTrek ships.

Really, it's not up to you to decide the number that interests Ben. Paul started this petition, not Ben, and it's for an item that's canon. Ben would need a LOT more convincing on the others than this one, which is a major canon ship, and would actually just be a reissue.

Quite a different situation.

Let's rejoice that the petition succeeded and leave Ben to respond now (hopefully soon)! :)

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